The Block 2024: Live coverage of the auctions

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9.45pm: That’s a wrap on season 20 and what a roller coaster it was (aren’t they all though?). Who’s looking forward to next year? I know I am. See you in Daylesford for The Block 2025.

9.37pm: There were some big bids thrown around at these auctions, with three new teams joining the millionaire’s club. Find out about the biggest winners and losers in Block history.

9.35pm: Portelli also declared he won’t be returning to The Block and he’s quitting the show: “I’ve overstayed my welcome.”

9.31pm: In a shock move no one saw coming, Portelli bought all five Block properties this year. But that wasn’t the only unusual thing that happened at these auctions – read more here.

9.30pm: House 1 auction recap

Maddy and Charlotte win The Block 2024 after a whopping $1m bid from Adrian Portelli.

9.27pm: 

Let’s do a break down of all of the results:

9:23pm: WOAH WOAH WOAH WHAT IS THIS??

Portelli bought all five houses? He just revealed he was working with a buyer’s agent to snatch up up the whole lot! Honestly, this is WILD. And has definitely happened on The Block before.

9.22pm:  The youngest team to ever appear on The Block – Maddy and Charlotte have just been crowned winners.

9.21pm: Portelli just blew the bidding out of the water with a $3.5 million bid!! Is that an auction record?? That was over in about 30 seconds.

9.20pm: HERE WE GO.

Wow. $2.5m bid straight away.

HANNNNNNG ONNNN. WHAT HAS PORTELLI DONE???!!

9.19pm: We’ve got the big bidders in the room for this one too. This could get verrrry interesting.

9.17pm:  The girls need to get over $3.3m to take the win from Courtney and Grant.

9.13pm: Oh yeah, remember Jesse and Paige?

9.12pm: The girls have a posse of supporters in the auction – listen to those squeals.

9.10pm: Up next: the final auction of the day – Maddy and Charlotte’s. I am rrrrrrrrready!

9.05pm: House 3 auction recap

Portelli strikes again! Ricky and Haydn make $750,000 after selling for $2.7 million.

The boys decided not to find out the reserve price on their house, so went in blind. They needn’t have been too worried though, they were already $50,000 up after Danny Wallis’ opening bid.

9.04pm: The boys made a $750,000 profit! And they’re stoked!

9.03pm: HANG ON WHAT WAS THAT?! A $2.7m bid from Adrian Portelli.

9.02pm: Frank’s in again with a $2m bid. We’ve got a new blonde lady in the mix here. The lady in the black cap is back. Portelli is lurking. We’ve got a battle on our hands here.

Ricky and Haydn have no idea how much money they’re making – this is great.

Looks like it’s going to sell for $2.675m… he’s calling it …

Portelli is looking ominous

8.56pm: Ricky and Haydn won the Domain challenge too – there’s definitely interest in their home.

8.55pm: Geez, it was a big season for Haydn, wasn’t it? A baby in week one – that’s never happened on The Block before either.

8.53pm: The boys don’t know their reserve so they don’t know what number they need to hit before they make a profit – I don’t think that’s ever happened on The Block before.

8.52pm:  Up next is Ricky and Haydn’s “House of Fun”. The boys have plenty of perks in their home, including that $100,00 Bar Crusher boat.

8.46pm: House 5 auction recap

After a hotly-contested auction between two new players in the game, Kristian and Mimi sold to a new bidder (that man in the suave cap) for $2.93 million. That’s $1,030,000 profit. Cue tears all round.

8.45pm: The lady in the black cap looks disappointed to have missed out.

8.43pm: They’ve just hit the million dollar profit mark! Holy heck. And it’s still going …

These buyers agents are really battling it out.

8.42pm: OOOh a late raise of the paddle by the man in the dark glasses. Countered with another $25,000 by the man in the flat cap. It’s climbing, it’s climbing!!

8.37pm: Here we go! Frank’s in early with a $2m bid, but it’s jumped up quickly! They’ve already made a $700,000 profit! We’ve got the man with suave flat cap, the man in dark glasses, the lady in the black cap all battling it out. Adrian Portelli is keeping quiet.

8.32pm: Kick off at Kristian and Mimi’s soon. And Frank Valentic has just popped up – in some swanky specs. Is he here to bid?

8.29pm: We’ve got Kristian and Mimi up next and I reckon all the contestants would be nervous about this one – they’ve got a reserve $50,000 less than the other teams.

8.24pm: House 4 auction recap

Kylie and Brad have sold for $2.6 million to Adrian Portelli. It’s less than Courtney and Grant’s but a $650,000 profit is nothing to laugh at. Not bad for three months’ work.

8.26pm: Oh poor Kylie is in tears. She’s had a rough trot on this show. “I was a different person here,” she said.

8.23pm: WAIT A MINUTE! Adrian Poretlli has just jumped in with a $2.6m bid!

8:20pm: Opening bid of $2m, it’s climbing. Another new bidder – who’s the lady in the black cap? And someone in a very suave flat cap. It’s still climbing! We’re at $2.4m now. And someone in some dark glasses – who are these new bidders? They really want this place.

8.19pm: Look, I’ll be real, I’m loving Kylie’s dress! She looks incred.

8.17pm: Geez it really was a tumultuous season for these two, wasn’t it?

8.13pm:  Kylie and Brad is house 4 are up next. How will this one play out? Will the drama that surrounded the couple affect their result today?

8.09pm: House 2 auction recap

After several bids between Adrian Portelli and newcomer Jacob Najjar from Thirsty Monkey, Courtney and Grant have SOLD to Portelli for $3.3 million, taking home a massive $1.35 million.

“This is going to change our life,” Courtney said.

8.08pm: Ohhhh look how excited everyone is – hugs all round! Courtney and Grant have just set the tone for the day. Seems to be a lot of heavy hitters ready to buy today.

8.07pm: Danny Wallis has opened bidding with $2 million minus four cents. And it’s climbing. Jacob from Thirsty Monkey just made a $3m bid. Portelli counters with $3.1m.  Thirsty Monkey offers $3.2 but Portelli is back with $3.3m. And it’s SOLD to Portelli for $3.3m, giving Courtney and Grant a profit of  $1.35m.

8.02pm: Geez, we’re an hour in and haven’t seen an auction yet. I’m hanging to get to the juicy part.

7.56pm: Danny Wallis is here too, will he be bidding? Auctioneer Tom Panos is calling Courtney and Grant’s home “the chosen one”. Oooh, here’s some new faces – Jacob from Thirsty Monkey and Brett from Country Trucker Caps. Some new bidders are here to play it seems.

7.53pm: “My legs are shaking,” Courtney says. So are mine, Courtney, I’m nervous!

7.49pm: Oh look who we have here. Adrian Portelli is in the room. Will be bid today?

7.47pm: It’s auction tiiime. Courtney and Grant are first cab off the rank.

7.46pm: GET YOUR KIT BACK ON BOYS!

7.42pm: Ooooh reserve for House 1 is $1.95m . Will they all be the same? House 2 is $1.95. Kristian and Mimi are at $1.9m because they won that prize taking $50,000 off their reserve. Kylie and Brad’s reserve is $1.95m too.

7.36pm: OK, so, we know the auction order now but what are those reserves? The suspense is kiiiiilling meeeee.

7.35pm: FINALLY!

AUCTION ORDER is:

1st: House 2

2nd: House 4

3rd: House 5

4th: House 3

5th: House 1

7.33pm: See, this is what happens when the kids can’t agree. Down to the sand they go.

7.31pm: Man, Courtney is roasting house 4. Kylie’s excluded from the group discussions. This is TENSE!

7.29pm: Oooh man, Courtney’s in tears “It’s too risky.” Nobody wants house 4 to go first after hearing they have 13 interested buyers.

7.22pm: Hmmm they can’t agree. They’re going to do it randomly. Arrrrgh.

7.20pm: Scotty says if they can’t decide on auction order, they’ll have to do it randomly.

The girls have nominated to go in fifth place. Unusual move – will it pay off?

7.19pm: All-important auction order advice. This is the crucial information that the contestants need to determine who’ll go first.

13 registered buyers on Kylie and Brad’s House 4?? Pardon?! No house has had 13 interested buyers before.

7.15pm: Here come the reserves, delivered by some local surf lifesavers.

Price guides on the homes are $1.75m – $1.85m.

The boys aren’t going to find out what their reserve is, but most contestants seem pretty happy with them.

7.11pm: Alice Stolz is delivering some hard truths about the property market in Victoria. How will this affect the results?

7.09pm: Here we go. One of the most tense times on the show – setting the reserves. What will they be? But remember, Kristian and Mimi won $50,000 off their reserve price. That’s a huge advantage!

7.05pm: Seeing all those tears is almost making me tear up. Pass the tissues.

7.03pm: Wow, so many auctions, so much prize money. “Just another standard day at The Block.” What will these ones have in store for us?

7.01pm: Here we go

6.58pm: Two minutes until show tiiiiiiiiime

6.55pm: It’s almost GO TIME

Settle in on the couch, get your bevvy of choice – peppermint tea for me tonight, I’m nervous! – and strap in.

6.50pm: Look at the Phillip Island holiday homes

It’s almost show time! Let’s take a tour of the five properties going under the hammer tonight.

6.45pm: The Block’s wildest auction moments 

This season sure has had its share of shocks, but the auctions can be pretty action-packed as well. Here’s some of the wildest auction moments we’ve seen over the years.

6.40pm: Who will win The Block 2024?

Who do you think will win tonight? We asked a jury of experts for their predictions, here’s what they had to say.

6.30pm: Best Block house in 20 seasons?

Do you have a favourite Block house? We sure do! Here’s our pick of the best Block properties from the past 20 seasons.

6.20pm: What draws investors to The Block properties?

Thanks to all these inclusions, investors are often keen on buying Block homes. Why? Two words: tax depreciation. Find out which home comes with the highest tax depreciation schedule this year.

6.10pm: What furniture comes with The Block houses?

Did you know that if you buy a Block house, you get everything with it? Every cushion, artwork and furniture item, all included. Here’s some of the luxe things that come with the houses this year. I’ve got my eye on that Gucci dress.

6pm: See inside host Shelley Craft’s Byron home

Host Shelley Craft was at it too, completing a stunning renovation of her family home near Byron Bay. Take a tour here.

5.45pm: Judge Darren Palmer’s Bondi house for sale 

The contestants weren’t the only ones hard at work renovating properties this year. Judge Darren Palmer completed his own gorgeous pad in Bondi, and it’s for sale. Check it out here.

5.30pm: What it’s really like on The Block

Have you ever thought about applying for The Block? We spoke to some past Blockheads to find out what it’s really like being a contestant on one of the country’s most popular TV shows.

5.15pm: The Block makes a sea change

The Block went big again this year, making a sea change to Victoria’s Phillip Island. It’s home to famous penguins, a grand prix circuit, and now, five incredible holiday houses. Find out what it’s like to live on this lovely island, south-east of Melbourne.

5pm: A look back at the first season

Can you believe this is The Block’s 20th season? Did you watch the first one in Bondi? Read about those contestants and how they became “mega, mega famous”.

4.45pm: Insider goss

Executive producer Julian Cress posted this pic to his Instagram account earlier. Look at them! This puts to rest the rumours that Kylie wouldn’t be attending the auctions.

4.30pm: Get to know Maddy and Charlotte

This year, we welcomed the youngest team ever on The Block, after they replaced Jesse and Paige (remember them?). Get to know more about sisters Maddy and Charlotte.

4:15pm: It doesn’t feel that long ago that a new batch of fresh-faced contestants rolled up, ready to take on The Block. Find out why they applied for the country’s most popular renovation show.

4:05pm: It’s almost time to call “tools down” on season 20 of The Block.

I CAN’T WAIT to see how things pan out tonight. It’s been a drama-filled season – will the auctions be the same? Let’s look at each of the homes going under the hammer:

House 1: Maddy and Charlotte

SOLD - $3,500,000

1/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes VIC 3922

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3

2

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House 2: Courtney and Grant

SOLD - $3,300,000

2/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes VIC 3922

4

3

4

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House 3: Ricky and Haydn

House 3 Ricky and Haydn

3/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes VIC 3922

5

3

4

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House 4: Kylie and Brad

SOLD - $2,600,000

4/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes VIC 3922

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3

2

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House 5: Kristian and Mimi

SOLD - $2,930,000

5/113-119 Justice Road, Cowes VIC 3922

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3

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